Steps
1
Zest all 3 oranges directly into a medium bowl, taking care to remove only the bright orange layer and none of the white pith beneath, which turns the syrup bitter.
2
Add 2 cups of sugar to the bowl and use your fingers to press and rub the zest into the sugar for about 1-2 minutes, until the mixture looks damp and fragrant.
3
Pour in 1 cup of boiling water and stir until all the sugar has fully dissolved, about 1-2 minutes.
4
Juice the 3 zested oranges and stir the juice into the syrup. Let the mixture sit uncovered for 15-30 minutes to infuse.
5
Pour the syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a clean jar or bottle, pressing on the solids to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids.
6
To serve, add 1 tablespoon of syrup to a glass filled with ice and top with sparkling water. Taste and adjust the amount of syrup to your liking.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving150 calories
Calories from
- Protein 3%
- Carbs 97%
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Fat Low 0 g 0%
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Saturated Fat Low 0 g 0%
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Carbohydrates 38 g 12%
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Fiber Low 0 g 0%
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Sugar High 37 g 74%
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Protein Low 1 g 2%
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Cholesterol Low 0 mg 0%
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Sodium Low 2 mg 0%
% Daily Value is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Servings isn't set, so the recipe counts as 4.
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